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Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, with some bipartisan opposition to foreign aid cuts.
Northwest public radio and television stations were bracing for the fallout after an overnight vote by House Republicans to rescind about $9 billion in funding Congress had already approved for foreign aid programs and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
Republicans in the House and Senate have until Friday to pass the recissions measure that targets foreign assistance and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The rescissions bill to claw back funding approved for foreign aid, NPR and PBS is a top Trump priority, but some Senate Republicans have raised concerns about the cuts.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid spending.
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Murkowski said on Wednesday that she still opposes the bill after voting on Tuesday against advancing it forward.
Senate Democrats are mulling over whether to support the House GOP-backed government funding bill or own the consequences for causing a partial government shutdown. The Senate is slated to vote on ...
The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy.
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